EMDR is typically performed with apsychotherapisttrained in the technique. The article explains what EMDR is, how it is performed, and what conditions it can help treat. It also looks at the advantages and disadvantages of EMDR based on the current evidence. Verywell / Danie Drankwalter What Is EMDR Therapy? EMDR is typically performed one to two times per week over six to 12 sessions. Depending on the individual, more or fewer sessions may be needed....
Graves' diseaseis animmune systemdisorder that leads tothyroidhormones being produced in excess. This is known ashyperthyroidism. Other eye symptoms that can occur include sensitivity to light and gritty-feeling eyes. Dimitri Otis / Getty Images Is Graves' Disease Curable? Graves' disease isnt curable. The disease itself is a lifelong condition that requires medication to manage symptoms. Optic neuropathy is when theoptic nervein the eye becomes damaged. Keratopathy is when thecornea, which is tissue in the front of the eye, becomes inflamed....
The changes from trauma do not damage the gene (genetic change). Instead, they alter how the gene functions (epigenetic change). Epigenetic changes do not alter the DNA sequence; they change how your body reads theDNAsequence. Fiordaliso/Getty Images Epigenetics is the study of the effects that environment and behavior have on genes. Fiordaliso/Getty Images Even so, the science of epigenetics is still in its infancy. Further research is needed to definitively say whether a parent’sor even grandparentstrauma can be passed down generationally....
Invisalign is an orthodontic process in which teeth are gradually straightened using a series of custom-fitted, clear aligners. The aligners can be removed for eating and hygiene, and are less noticeable than traditional braces. They are worn for at least 20 to 22 hours daily for best results. Isabel Pavia / Getty Images Invisalign treatment typically costs about the same as traditional braces. The unique aligners are created once the step-by-step plan has been mapped out....
Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin What Causes the Pain? Swelling, orinflammation, sets in right after a fracture. How Long Does a Fracture Take to Heal? Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin Let your healthcare provider know about any unexplained return to the acute pain phase. You may still be on pain medication, but it may be a lower dosage or a weaker drug. The connective tissues get stiff and the muscles lose strength....
It usually lasts just a few minutes and is typically painless, but there is some recovery involved. How Does Laser Eye Surgery Work? Your cornea plays a significant role in vision. Laser eye surgery uses a laser to reshape your cornea to bend light differently and make images appear clearer. You also receive medicine to help you relax without going to sleep. The ophthalmologist will cut a corneal tissue flap using a laser or a special knife....
The company announced the findings from its phase 3 clinical trial in apress releaseWednesday. In people with early symptomatic Alzheimers disease, the monthly antibody infusion slowed their loss of cognition. Its not a cure. Lara Antal / Verywell These three drugs work by removing beta amyloid plaques from the brain. BothAduhelmandLeqembiare already conditionally approved for use. But as with its predecessors, Lillys monthly antibody infusion comes with significant safety risks....
This article discusses how phentermine works to help you lose weight. Getty Images / GrapeImages What Is Phentermine? Phentermine is often prescribed to promote weight loss in people with obesity or overweight status with additional health problems. Getty Images / GrapeImages Typically, it will be recommended if you have already tried lifestyle changes to lose weight. This medication combo is marketed under the name Qysmia. Unlike phentermine as a single-agent therapy, this combination is approved for long-term weight management....
Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone produced by a gland in the brain. It regulates your circadian rhythm (the body’s natural 24-hour internal clock) and helps with sleep. This hormone may also have other important roles that are not fully understood. FreshSplash / Getty Images. Scientific evidence supports melatonin use in some conditions more so than others. Melatonin levels typically increase at night when it gets dark and decrease during the daytime....
If you have jot down 2 diabetes, your healthcare provider may prescribe metformin. Its an oral medication that comes in several brand-name and generic versions. Metformin comes in immediate-release (IR) and extended-release (ER) forms. Getty Images / Tom Kelley Its typicallythe first medication a healthcare provider prescribesif they diagnose the condition. Metformin acts through multiple mechanisms to controlblood glucose. Specifically, it works by reducing the production of sugar by the liver....
Both terms will be used for the next year as WHO phases out usage of monkeypox. It can also spread via respiratory droplets, which dont travel far. In this outbreak, the modes of transmission may be more complex. Verywell Health / Julie Bang In many of the recent cases, the symptoms present differently than in traditional mpox. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it might also spread via short-range aerosols....
Nasal irrigation, or a sinus flush, is the practice of rinsing out your nasal passageways. It is often used by individuals with sinus problems,allergies, orupper respiratory infections. This article discusses how to perform a sinus flush safely and the potential risks involved. Valery Rizzo / Getty Images Many people purchase a kit for nasal irrigation. These kits should come with detailed instructions, and many include a solution mix. Read all the instructions completely before proceeding....
PRT is based on four pivotal areas: motivation, initiation, responding to multiple cues, and self-management. PRT is based on applied behavioral analysis (ABA) but departs from ABA in important ways. Paz Ruiz Luque / Getty Images What Are the Components of Pivotal Response Training? Paz Ruiz Luque / Getty Images Pivotal response training (PRT) is a treatment for ASD that targets skills pivotal to a childs development. Another key component of PRT is using strategies to increase a childs motivation during treatment....
